Obama Tells Medvedev Nuclear Treaty Passage Is ‘Top Priority’

U.S. President Barack Obama told Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that he is committed to getting Congress to ratify a bilateral nuclear arms reduction treaty before this year’s post-election session ends.

Obama, speaking after meeting with Medvedev on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Yokohama, Japan, said the two leaders “had a very productive session” and “have built up an excellent relationship.”